Dwight Gayle

1) Dwight Gayle - Crystal Palace

If Patrick Bamford is arriving at Selhurst Park, then what does the future hold for Dwight Gayle?

The 24-year-old scored 10 goals for Palace last season but has struggled for game-time at Alan Pardew’s side.

And when he did feature, he often was made to play from one of the flanks - something Bamford will be accustomed to - due to the excellent form of Glenn Murray.

So could Boro persuade Gayle to leave south London this summer, possibly on loan?

He’s a quick, lively forward who plays on the shoulder - just imagine how prolific he could be running on to cute through-balls from Stewart Downing!

In July 2013, Gayle moved to Palace from Peterborough United for a fee in the region of £4.5m, so a transfer looks unlikely. But he knows where the net is - he scored 13 goals in a Posh side that was relegated in 2012/13.

Jose Mourinho wants the 17-year-old will remain at Stamford Bridge this season to continue his development, but should he change his mind, could Karanka swoop for another Stamford Bridge starlet?

If he could manage to bring Solanke to Boro, he will be the envy of the Championship.

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4) Gary Hooper - Norwich City

Renowned goal-getter Gary Hooper looks set to leave Norwich City this summer after falling behind Cameron Jerome and Lewis Grabban in the Canaries’ pecking order.

Hooper made 32 league appearances last season, scoring 12 goals and assisting six.

That’s a decent return by the 27-year-old. who was largely restricted to cameo displays from the bench - and the former Celtic hitman is unlikely to settle for that again in the Premier League next season.

As a result, Hooper has already been linked with a season-long loan to a handful of Championship clubs next term, including Huddersfield and Bolton.

The tireless forward is likely to be on considerable wages at Carrow Road, but should he rediscover his best form, he could be a quality addition for any side in this division.

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5) Andre Gray - Brentford

Last year’s striking sensation has hit the ground running in pre-season, bagging a brace at the weekend to help Brentford beat Boreham Wood.

The 24-year-old earned a host of admirers with the Bees last season, scoring 16 goals as the West London side finished fifth in the Championship.

Gray scored in the play-off semi-final first leg clash with Boro, and should any team come up with a bid too good to turn down, would Brentford be willing to sell?

“We’re not actively working to move players on but if the price is right for certain players, we’ll be happy to negotiate with interested clubs,” director of football Rasmus Ankerson told GetWestLondon earlier this summer.

That’s enough to alert any team.

Gray enjoyed an incredible first season in the Championship, after being plucked from non-league Luton.

A raw talent, but don’t be surprised if a few suitors come knocking and test Brentford’s resolve this summer.